De Kapitalist

From now on, my new work of art 'De Kapitalist' is displayed in Museum Arnhem. Artistic transformation is important in many of my projects. As an artist, I always place myself in the middle of my work and art, as narrative object, as a carrier, as a starting point or end product.

My solo exhibition 'I want it to be soft' inspired me to make a new piece of art in which I denounce the reality of artistry. With 'De Kapitalist', a realistic sculpture from silicone, I give expression to questions about status, income, appreciation and identity of an artist. The lifelike self-portrait is a contemporary variation of the classical artist's bust. Complete with piercings and gold necklace, my head is captured in a bubble gum machine. The balls contain a souvenir of De Kapitalist.

'De Kapitalist' will be on display until November 19th 2017.

'De Kapitalist' has been established with support from Fonds21, Stimuleringsfonds voor de creatieve industrie and VSBfonds.
Thanks to the loving attention of Herma Schellingerhoudt (Face to Face), Helina Jaaskelainen, Jasper Holla (Museum Mannequins), Le Souk, CLASSIC ink&mods, Ewout Schilperoort (Spektakels) and Museum Arnhem.